Discover Bridgwater Maunsel Lock Maunsel Lock was Little adventures once busy with boats on your doorstep plying their trade to and from Bridgwater Docks. Today, it’s a great place to start exploring the Bridgwater & Maunsel Lock Canal Centre Maunsel Taunton Canal. Lock e n a L d n la k n Ba Lock keeper’s cottage St Michael’s Church Bridgwater & Taunton Canal ne La ing dg He Solar system art trail ‘The Sun’ installation Higher Maunsel Lock STAY SAFE: Taunton Stay Away From Map not to scale: covers approx 1.4 miles/2.4km the Edge A little bit of history Maunsel Lock, on the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal, is a picture of peace. During the Second World War however, it formed a line of defence known as the Wessex Stop (or Taunton) Line and all the swing bridges were removed. Many have now been reinstated as part of a programme of restoration. Best of all it’s FREE!* Five things to do a t Mau nsel L Look out for Second World War pillboxesock where Information anti-tank equipment was stored. Maunsel Lock Canal Centre Maunsel Lock is on the edge of the Somerset Bankland Levels – a great place for wildlife. Look out for North Newton TA7 0DH kingfishers, herons, dragonflies and damselflies. T 01278 663 160 Enjoy a traditional cream tea in the Maunsel Lock Tea Rooms over looking the canal. Parking Take a boat trip and discover more about the Toilets Bridgwater & Taunton Canal. Café Starting at Maunsel Higher Lock, explore the Picnic Somerset Space Walk. Scale models of the planets are positioned along the canal to represent the Boat trips solar system. Path Allow 1-2 hours for this visit * Don’t forget: Did you know?... Although the site is always open the facilities and boat Our lock gates are handbuilt trips may not be and some by skilled carpenters in may be chargeable. Please check with local businesses our workshops in the West before setting out. Midlands and Yorkshire, from FSC Green Oak. Each one is unique and can take up to a month to make. Once built they last for about 25 years. Sign up for our newsletter and get regular updates and offers from the Canal & River Trust. Simply go online and search for ’. Go to canalriverexplorers.org.uk ‘canal newsletter to discover lots of fun things to do with the family. © Canal & River Trust Charity no. 1146792 A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped produce these. 02/18.